Peninsula residents can look forward to an improved water supply this summer with Central Coast Council set to commence work on an extensive water mains maintenance program.

Part of this program will see a number of dead-ends in the water supply network on the Peninsula extended to connect into the main network, which will ensure continued high-quality water to the area.

Council Director Water and Sewer, Jamie Loader said Council actively monitors and tests the effectiveness of the Coast’s water quality and extending dead-end water mains is a priority.

“The Peninsula has a greater risk of low circulating water due to the large number of dead-end networks,” Mr Loader said.

“We have flushed the mains, identified 11 sections of dead-ends that we are extending to connect into the main network and will soon eliminate these remaining dead-ends to ensure continued high-quality water to the community.”

“Our goal remains to improve the integrity of the water infrastructure in the local community and regular maintenance helps us achieve this.”

Mayor Lisa Matthews said Council’s Water Mains Cleaning Program is an essential investment with the local community benefiting directly.

“There are over 2,600km of water mains that we actively maintain and upgrade, and we are committed to investing in this essential service so it meets the needs of our growing community now and into the future,” Mayor Matthews said.

“Council is improving the integrity of our water infrastructure and the quality of our drinking water for the local community, with programs like this rolling out consistently each year.”

Works will commence every day from 21 November to 9 December, except on Sundays, between the hours of 8am and 5pm and will not disrupt the water supply. The works being undertaken include:

• Ettalong Beach (Blackwall) - 21-23 November
• Umina Beach (South West of Ocean Beach Road) - 25-29 November
• Woy Woy (East of Blackwall Road) - 30 November and 2 December
• Umina Beach (West of Ocean Beach Road) - 7 and 9 December

While works will not disrupt the water supply, customers may notice a drop in water pressure, discoloured water or a slight chlorine odour and taste after the mains are flushed.

If residents experience discoloured water, run the front garden tap into a bucket for 30 seconds to check if the water clears. Water will usually clear but if not please wait one hour and repeat the process. Once water from the front tap is clear, residents need to run their back garden tap into a bucket for 30 seconds to ensure there is no discoloured water in their pipes. This water can then be used on your garden. If water is still discoloured after one hour contact Council on 1300 463 954.

If water becomes discoloured during a washing cycle, it is advised to leave clothes wet and rewash them after the water clears to minimise the risk of staining.

For more information visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/wateroutages